In an interesting staff shakeup, Paul Hastings LLP recently hired Stuart Alford KC, a prominent ex-SFO (Serious Fraud Office) prosecutor, along with the co-chair of the London litigation practice at Latham & Watkins LLP. This pivotal move came to light on a Friday, as confirmed by an anonymous, knowledgeable source familiar with the matter.
Stuart Alford KC, the ex-SFO prosecutor in question, was previously part of Latham & Watkins LLP. Alford is well-known for his proficiency and remarkable achievements during his tenure as a senior prosecutor at the Serious Fraud Office. Similarly, the co-chair of Latham’s London litigation practice assumed a critical role, demonstrating significant leadership and expertise within the sector.
Paul Hastings LLP’s latest acquisition of these two stalwart professionals is expected to add significant value and fortify their litigation capabilities. This key development comes in the wake of several law firms actively seeking to amplify their skills depth and litigation expertise in response to the evolving landscape of corporate legal issues.
For more details on this development, Law360 provides a complete overview.